Category Archives: Security

In this post I will explain some basic and advanced methods of removing malware from a Windows based PC. Sometimes malware can be removed easily by simply scanning your computer with a malware detection program and removing any infected items it finds. However, sometimes malware cannot be fully removed by simply scanning with your average… Read More »

Most people are aware that opening an email attachment from someone they don’t know can cause their computer to be infected by a virus. However, many people are unaware of the new methods malware writers are using to infect unsuspecting computer users with malicious software. Although virus writers still use email spam to infect PCs,… Read More »

Wireless computer networks are now prevalent in most residential neighborhoods. If you were to take a wireless enabled laptop and stroll down your street, you would probably detect dozens of wireless networks. Some of these networks would have tight security while the majority of them would have weak security or no security at all. The… Read More »

The Internet is an astonishing technological achievement that has dramatically changed the way we communicate with each other and share information. A world of seemingly unlimited information is available at our fingertips. We can watch virtually any music video ever made, download songs in less than a minute, and make friends anywhere from Siberia to… Read More »

These days we seem to have a password for everything – email, online banking, Ebay, Amazon, Facebook, Skype, online tax payments, you name it! How are we supposed to keep track of all these passwords? In the past, I would write all of my passwords on a sheet of paper. Well, make that multiple sheets… Read More »

As the creators of Malware continue to push the bar and find new methods of infecting your computer, the “good guys” keep coming up with ways to defend you. Today’s modern processors are coming with built-in security features that help protect you from several threats. The creator of GRC.com, Steve Gibson, has created a freeware… Read More »

Don’t you miss the days when all you had to worry about was a virus infection via your floppy drive? These days you’re vulnerable to a plethora of unsavoury software floating about on the Internet. You’ve probably heard terms like worm, virus, spyware, adware, malware, hijackers, dialers, etc. So what does it all mean? And… Read More »

It’s that time of year again and your anti-virus subscription has expired. Windows starts to generate alerts warning you that you aren’t protected from viruses. The world is coming to an end! Well, not quite. But aren’t you sick of purchasing a new anti-virus subscription every year? Fortunately, there are a few websites where you… Read More »